The article “School Websites: A Physical Education and Physical Activity Content Analysis.” Discusses the importance of school websites as a platform for promoting physical activity among students. The study analyzed the content of 990 private elementary school websites in California and found that while almost all school had functioning websites, physical education and physical activity content was sparse. The authors conducted a systematic content analysis and identified 10 predictors of website physical education and physical activity content. The results showed that school did not fully utilize their websites to inform students and school community about physical activity or to promote it. Instead, the content focused on general information, such as: school vision and goals, curriculum content, class schedules, and extracurricular activities. This study’s findings depict the need for schools to evaluate their websites to ensure that content and messaging are consistent with enabling students to engage in sufficient health promoting physical activity. Websites can serve as a powerful tool to communicate with parents, students, and the school community about the importance of physical activity and how the school is promoting it. In today’s digital age, school websites have become an essential communication tool for schools. They provide a platform for the availability of information and help build relationships within the school community. The article suggests that school have a separate webpage for physical education, which would provide important information regarding physical activity. Schools should also consider adding features such as photos and videos of students engaging in physical activity to create an interactive experience for website visitors. The article concludes by providing ideas for schools on how to create a more effective website that promotes physical activity that encourages students to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Reference.
Kahan, D., & McKenzie,
T. L. (2020). School websites: a physical education and physical activity content analysis. Journal of School
Health, 90(1), 47–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12851
